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Knitting on the Road
These 18 sock patterns are fun, easy, and portable—making this book great for obsessive knitters on the move. Perfect for beginners, it features helpful tips for each pattern and covers each step of knitting these stylish socks with charts and illustrations. Packaged in a covered-spiral binding that is easy to use and carry, these patterns are perfect to toss in the knitting bag on the way out the door.
96 pages, Spiral-bound
First published June 1, 2001
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April 10, 2018
Now a classic of sock knitting, Knitting on the Road holds up. With her concise but charming descriptions and clearly-written, detailed patterns, Nancy Bush makes a variety of beautiful socks accessible and enjoyable to knit.
November 1, 2020
Lovely patterns
Looking forward to knitting some of these, but it is hard to choose. Unlike some sick books where I only like one of two of the patterns, this one has quite a few that interest me!
Looking forward to knitting some of these, but it is hard to choose. Unlike some sick books where I only like one of two of the patterns, this one has quite a few that interest me!
August 8, 2023
Fun for knitters who are feeling adventurous, but can't currently take a trip. Nancy Bush creates 17 patterns based on travels around North America and Europe. If you like knitting socks, and hearing about places maybe you'd like to visit someday, this is your book.
January 30, 2023
Great tips for sock knitting!!
I really appreciated the tips she included! I've been knitting socks when I travel for years and I learned a lot from Nancy Bush's book!
I really appreciated the tips she included! I've been knitting socks when I travel for years and I learned a lot from Nancy Bush's book!
March 30, 2010
Terrific patterns.
That being said ...
Check publisher web site for errata, and bear in mind that the errata applies to the first printing only (check the reverse of the title page at the bottom for the printing). The second printing also has mistakes, but IK leaves you to your own devices to solve.
The editor's hand is heavy here, having rewritten some of the stitches to match her desires, rather than Nancy's Estonian-slanted style (see in particular SL2K1PSSO (which produces a line) *not* the author's preference, which would be S1K2togPSSO (which produces a line of X's)).
Ultimately gave up on Friday Harbor, after frustration after frustration with chart 2. There is a purl column (or two) missing. (The errata omits the purls entirely.) There are other similar patterns in the world, ones that won't cause me tear my hair out.
I have knit most of the other patterns, with fine results.
That being said ...
Check publisher web site for errata, and bear in mind that the errata applies to the first printing only (check the reverse of the title page at the bottom for the printing). The second printing also has mistakes, but IK leaves you to your own devices to solve.
The editor's hand is heavy here, having rewritten some of the stitches to match her desires, rather than Nancy's Estonian-slanted style (see in particular SL2K1PSSO (which produces a line) *not* the author's preference, which would be S1K2togPSSO (which produces a line of X's)).
Ultimately gave up on Friday Harbor, after frustration after frustration with chart 2. There is a purl column (or two) missing. (The errata omits the purls entirely.) There are other similar patterns in the world, ones that won't cause me tear my hair out.
I have knit most of the other patterns, with fine results.
February 20, 2011
Nancy Bush knows her socks. What lovely patterns! Great technical advice! (double start cast on is now my favorite) The spiral format is terrific, especially if you are using a chart for the lace or cabled patterns. This is a must-have book for sock knitters or anyone who wants to knit socks and is more than a very beginner knitter.
April 8, 2016
I love this volume - both for it's easy spiral-bound format (perfect for knitting on the road!) - and for it's quality designs. I did take this book on the road with me a few times, knitting socks. Another great book from her majesty, Nancy Bush.
October 29, 2017
Not good for a size large foot patterns are: Meh!
Sock patterns are all made for people with a size 7 or smaller foot with a 7 inch foot circumference . There are no modifications for people with larger feet than that. I was not impressed with the selection of patterns.
Sock patterns are all made for people with a size 7 or smaller foot with a 7 inch foot circumference . There are no modifications for people with larger feet than that. I was not impressed with the selection of patterns.
July 3, 2008
This book has wonderful sock patterns that are not very difficult.
November 19, 2009
A nice collection of sock patterns.
July 30, 2013
A most awesome book.
February 20, 2014
found it difficult to understand. patterns of the advanced variety (too advanced for me at the moment). ring binding and shape useful
April 9, 2014
A good book for anywhere, I liked the patterns and will have to read this again, perhaps when I have the money for a sweaters worth of yarn.
December 3, 2007
A great knitted sock pattern book with fantastic patterns.
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